Hack And Slash Game Franchises With The Best Combat, Ranked

Summary Popularized by Capcom with the originalDevil May Cry,hack and slash gamesdiffer from other third-person action-adventure games by being all about combat;Batman: Arkham City,Spider-Man,andThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Timedon’t rank players by how well they can pummel their foes in between platform challenges. The genre has spawned some classic series, though they haven’t always been gold. So, this list isn’t about rating which hack and slash game is the best of the bunch....

June 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1146 words · Laurie Morales

Hocus Pocus 2: How The Original Sequel Novel Is Different From The Disney+ Movie

Warning: The following contains spoilers for Hocus Pocus 2.For the 25th anniversary of the theatrical debut ofHocus Pocus, a novelization of the movie and a sequel novel were published by Disney-Hyperion. The sequel, set in 2018, followed just what happened when the Sanderson sisters were brought back from the dead yet again by the black flame candle. It was a new generation of Salem teens that had to stop them though....

June 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1019 words · Kyle Velasquez

Honkai: Star Rail – Every Hunt Character, Ranked

Each character inHonkai: Star Railhas a designated Path that shows where their potential lies. Erudition characters are best for AoE attacks, while Hunt units shine in single-target scenarios. Considering most ofHonkai: Star Rail’s gameplayincludes a boss to beat, Hunt is a highly reliable DPS that should be included in tough battles. RELATED:Honkai: Star Rail – How To Get Praise Of High Morals & How To Use It It’s not easy to decide the ranking of each Hunt character inHonkai: Star Railsince they have their own kits and roles to play during combat....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 698 words · Michael King

How to Spend Diamonds in AFK Journey

AFK Journeyis an interesting gacha RPG, and like in most games of this genre, you will need to collect a lot of resources and currency to assemble a good team and level it up. There are many ways and places to earn different currencies in the game, but among them, it is worth highlighting Diamonds, the main premium currency.Diamonds are difficult to earnunless you spend real money and are very easy to waste, so if you make the wrong investments, you can spend it rapidly....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 560 words · James Roberson

How to Use Wish Machine in Once Human

Quick Links Living in a survival world means that one has to rely completely on your wits and skills to outsmart their opponents and have a realistic approach to upgradinggear and weapons. This survival mechanic is crucial to ensuring that you do not become the prey to the possible threads lurking around in the perilous world ofOnce Human. Fortunately, the game provides several opportunities that will allow you togather upgradable itemsand equipment to beef up your character, with the Wish Machine being one of them....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Suzanne Leonard

Hugh Jackman Reveals How Wolverine's Return In Deadpool 3 Happened

Deadpool 3excited fans when it was announced that not only was Ryan Reynolds returning to the title role, but Hugh Jackman was announced to be returning as Wolverine as well. Now, the Australian actor has revealed that the character’s return was actually his idea. Deadpool 3star Reynolds took to social media last month toreveal Jackman’s return as Wolverine. The characters have a long history together in the comics, and the films have long teased a team-up between the two of them....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Sandra Patterson

Ludwig Introduces Moist Esports Valorant Team

YouTube streamer Ludwig Ahgren started his ownValorantteam under Moist Esports.Ludwig joined the esports organization in January as co-owner, alongside Moist founder and fellow content creator Charles “MoistCr1TiKaL” White Jr.Since being established in 2021, Moist Esports hascompeted inRocket League, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Guilty Gear Strive, Super Smash Bros Melee, Brawlhalla,and most recently,Apex Legends. Upon joining Moist as co-owner, Ludwig expressed that he wanted to start his ownValorantteam, but admitted that it would be tough because of how competitive it can be as many players often wait a whole year to compete again after getting knocked out from tournaments....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Maria Fox

Microsoft Calls It Quits on Long-Running Xbox Game Pass Promo

Microsoft has confirmed that it is no longer offering the special $1 trial for the first month of a user’sGame Passsubscription, which has been widely acclaimed as a stellar value addition for those who are just dipping their toes into the Xbox ecosystem for the first time. While this may sound like bad news all around, there is still a silver lining. As the crown jewel of Microsoft’s gaming division, theGame Passsubscription has been the go-to option for PC and Xbox gamers looking to immediately access a huge library of games without having to buy each one of them....

June 30, 2025 · 2 min · 415 words · Melanie Rodriguez

Monster Hunter Wilds Can Evolve One Aspect of MHW

Summary Monster Hunter Wildscould pull mechanics from several past games, and one in particular fromMonster Hunter Worldwould be perfect for a rework. With so little revealed so far,Monster Hunter Wildscould go in several different directions when it comes to building the next chapter of the series. The trailer has already implied quite a few new features worth looking out for. At the same time, bringing back and revising older mechanics will be equally helpful in establishing the game’s quality....

June 30, 2025 · 4 min · 722 words · Eric Davis

Mortal Kombat 1: Most Fun Fighters To Use

Summary The roster of characters featured inMortal Kombat 1features a nice blend of iconic and classic fighters from the series' past, making it extremely varied and well worth experimenting with several of them to test out their different fighting styles. Each combatant has their own strengths and drawbacks inMortal Kombat 1, but there are still a few that NetherRealm put some extra work into to ensure they were as fun as possible to play, whether this be due to their unique attacks, ease of use, or even simply their animations....

June 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1418 words · April Smith

Most Iconic Weapons in Battlefield History

After the launch ofBattlefield 2042, theBattlefieldfranchise marks over 16 total games, withBattlefield 2042being a great starting point. The Battlefield franchise is easily one of the most iconic in the gaming space. From its humbling start in 2002 withBattlefield 1942to the innovations it brought to the modern military shooter withBattlefield 2, and finally continuing strong in the modern day withBattlefield 2042, the franchise has always looked to push itself to not just be memorable, but also remarkable in a very crowded genre....

June 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1079 words · Tiffany Mcdowell

My Hero Academia: Star and Stripe Gives Japan Hope

Episode Air Date 12-06-2025 Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for My Hero Academia, Episode 140, “Specter,” now streaming onCrunchyroll. This week’s episode ofMy Hero Academiafeels like itshouldhave been a great disappointment, what with the death of a promising and charismatic character arguably far too soon. Yet, it’s a testament to the directing and some clever writing that I feel no such dissatisfaction at all; in fact, this episode makes the wait for the rest of the season all the more exciting....

June 30, 2025 · 5 min · 864 words · Michael Decker

New South Park Video Game in the Works

On Aug 02, 2025,South Parkwill officially be 24 years old. In that time, though, there have only been 9 video games related to the franchise. There were a few games in the late 1990s and early 2010s, but few received the attention thatSouth Park: The Stick of Truthdid in 2014. Since then, there has been a sequel inSouth Park: The Fractured But Wholeand a mobile game. However, it seems there is now another one in development....

June 30, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Samantha Jones